When sweet meets spicy and protein meets healthy fats. This is a fresh, colorful meal that’s perfect for dinner. Ingredients: 8 oz salmon fillet 1/2 cup tomato, diced 1/2 cup pineapple, small cubes 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno, sliced, seeds removed 1 lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste…
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Innnnn west Philadelphia born and raised……just kidding. I’m not from Philly, but I do love a good Philly Cheesesteak. Seasoned steak, veggies, soft hoagie, and gooey cheese. A family favorite for dinner and sometimes lunch. Ingredients: 1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced 4 hoagie rolls 8 slices provolone cheese 1 onion (I use sweet vidalia onion) 1 green pepper…
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A big pet peeve is when something is wrapped in bacon, and only the outside layer is cooked. This quick and easy combo can serve as a great game-day appetizer. Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh asparagus 5 slices of bacon 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Prep: Cut each bacon slice vertically to have 2 long…
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Let’s take the traditional BLT to a new level. This can serve as lunch or a snack. I bet you can’t eat just one. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 6 romaine lettuce leaves 2-4 slices of bacon 1 tomato 1/4 tsp light mayo black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line…
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An oldie but goodie. I introduced this to my family on a cold winter evening when we watched the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Saucy, simple, and gooey. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 12 small mozzarella cheese cubes 1 egg 1/2 cup spinach, chopped 1/2 cup carrots, shredded 1/2 cup quick oats…
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There’s something about flavorful chicken salad on crispy lettuce or toast. It usually lasts for 2 days. I like to switch it up and eat it on toast, romaine lettuce, whole wheat crackers, or on a wrap. Ingredients: Directions:
I introduced these to my picky eater teenager, who is not so fond of vegetables. I didn’t tell him “everything” that was in it until I knew if he liked it or not. Once he said he loved it and wanted another, I spilled the beans. Surprisingly he didn’t mind. Whoo-hoo! This is a great…
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Just think of these as baby pizzas. What happens when you’ve already made 2 dozen of these for dinner, but your children ask you for 2 dozen more? You make more, duh. These are perfect for picky eaters because you can customize them any way you like. You can even make these into mini pizza…
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Do you know who loves some good ole take-out? This chick. This is a recipe that my oldest son loves to help me make for dinner and one that never has leftovers. Ingredients: 1 lb seasoned chicken breast, cooked 2 cups brown rice, cooked 2-4 eggs or 4-6 egg whites 1 medium onion, chopped finely…
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Just think of a handheld salad. That’s pretty much what this is—simple ingredients for a yummy combination. Do you have some leftover chicken, and you don’t know what to do with it? Well, I do. Make an easy lunch that will have you wanting to make more. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of leftover cooked chicken, chopped…
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If anyone knows me, they know that I love good food. It’s something about the soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and brown sugar flavor that I’m addicted to. This is definitely on our menu every single month. We grill at least 2-3 times a week because there’s nothing like even grill marks…
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P.F. Chang’s eat your heart out. This is one of my favorite restaurants and making this dish at home is the best. Whenever I’m there, I’m always ordering extra green onions or extra sauce. The beauty of cooking this at home is that you can have anything extra you want. EXTRA green onions…..yes, please! Have…
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